Tag: Cognitive Neuroscience and Religion
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The Dopamine of Devotion: How Religion Taps into Our Brain’s Pleasure Center
Ever wondered why the idea of heaven or a better afterlife is so comforting? Or why some folks endure serious hardship in the name of their faith? Turns out, it’s not just about blind devotion. There’s some serious brain science at play here, and it has everything to do with delayed gratification – that thing…